One night in 2002, a buddy gave Jorge Drexler the chorus to a tune and challenged him to write the rest of it using a complex, poetic type called the "Décima." In this interesting talk, […]
Sō Percussion creates daring efficiencies with brand-new, non-traditional instruments. Performing "Music for Wood and Strings" by Bryce Dessner of The National, the quartet plays custom-made dulcimer-like instruments that combine the noise of an electrical guitar […]
Grammy-winning Silk Roadway Ensemble show their eclectic merging of violin, clarinet, bass, drums and more in this energetic performance of the standard Roma tune, "Turceasca.". The TED Talks channel includes the best talks and performances […]
Singer, songwriter and actress Sara Ramirez is a lady of lots of skills. Joined by Michael Pemberton on guitar, Ramirez sings of opportunity, wisdom and the highs and lows of life in this live efficiency […]
Guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela integrate furiously quick riffs and dazzling rhythms to develop a style that makes use of both flamenco guitar and heavy metal in this live efficiency of their tune, "The Soundmaker." […]
Singer Rhiannon Giddens signs up with worldwide music collective Silk Road Ensemble to perform "St. James Infirmary Blues," surging the American folk song that Louis Armstrong promoted in the 1920s with Romani impact and mischievous […]
Reggie Watts' beats resist boxes. Unplug your reasoning board and watch as he mixes poetry and crosses musical categories in this larger-than-life efficiency. TEDTalks is an everyday video podcast of the best talks and efficiencies […]
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